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Rev: 2015.04.22.v03a

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USA Distributor

Twisted Hobbys

www.twistedhobbys.com

Backyard Series

Yak / Slick / Edge / Sbach

MOTOR: 23-30G 50 WATT OUT-RUNNER
ESC: 12 AMP
SERVOS: 2X 5g / 1X 9g
PROP: 8x4.3 OR 9x4.7
BATTERY: 2S/3S 450mAh

RADIO: MIN. 4 CHANNEL
WINGSPAN: 32 INCHES
LENGTH: 30 INCHES
AUW: 7.2 OZ. W/LANDING GEAR

Summary of Contents for Backyard Series

Page 1: ...Hobbys www twistedhobbys com Backyard Series Yak Slick Edge Sbach MOTOR 23 30G 50 WATT OUT RUNNER ESC 12 AMP SERVOS 2X 5g 1X 9g PROP 8x4 3 OR 9x4 7 BATTERY 2S 3S 450mAh RADIO MIN 4 CHANNEL WINGSPAN 32...

Page 2: ...rollable and completely unpredictable Make sure to perform a range check before every flight If you detect a control problem or interference during a flight immediately land the model to prevent a pot...

Page 3: ...io gear and electronic parts are used and maintained Thus no liability is assumed or accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the assembled model aircraft or from this instruction manual incl...

Page 4: ...ng is optional If any of the airframe or hardware items are missing contact Twisted Hobbys before starting your build MAIN AIRFRAME COMPONENTS AND KITS Double check that you have all the above picture...

Page 5: ...pins An Acrostic Ceiling panel from your local hardware store ts this bill nicely and will lay at on your work table Over size long push pins are available at your local craft store These two items a...

Page 6: ...g the two pieces together If alignment is necessary or a slip joint do not allow the glue to tack up simple apply and join immediately you will have several minutes to locate the two parts before the...

Page 7: ...ultiple power combos are available through Twisted Hobbys Each will operate the model per recommended spec s different components vary and are shown in the manual Multiple power combos are available t...

Page 8: ...e 90 degrees to the servo case Ice Power Combo shown above See back of manual for servo horn options Locate the airframe components pictured above Notice that the tabs are of different con guration to...

Page 9: ...ce free from one another remove all the little tabs so that the edges are smooth In the center of the rear of each SFG split the foam as shown This slit will be used later to install the SFG onto the...

Page 10: ...ere are some webbed areas that will need to be removed prior to installing the main spar With a straight edge and sharp hobby knife remove the webbed areas as required When complete you should have a...

Page 11: ...n a nice bead of Welders Squeeze the spar area together as shown do this several times along the length of the spar to ensure a good sold glue joint Wipe away any extra glue with a paper towel Spread...

Page 12: ...coat of Welders on the black canopy and mating fuselage part let the glue tack up Once the glue has tacked bring the two pieces together as shown Make sure that there is no interference with where th...

Page 13: ...e to make sure all the tabs and slots are fulling engaged Do this a couple time over a couple minutes this will help ensure a good glue joint While the fuselage is drying locate the aileron horns and...

Page 14: ...Test t the horn Make sure the hole of the horn is directly above the hinge line of the control surface Apply a thin coat of Welder s to the area of the horn that gets buried in the wing With the tip...

Page 15: ...rvo NOTE DO NOT GLUE THE SERVO AT THIS TIME Make sure that the servo sits nice a ush in the provided hole Check the areas around the servos they should not interfere with the fuselage sections meeting...

Page 16: ...esh and wet press along the length a couple time over a few minutes to make sure everything is fully engaged The nose pieces should be ush with one another Locate the rudder as shown above and apply a...

Page 17: ...the truss for the electronics side next keep the area shown free of glue for now this will help to provide an area to tuck the wires into later on Apply Welder s to the mating surface of the aircraft...

Page 18: ...up locate as shown above With the tip of the Welder s nozzle force some glue into the slot Install the tail surface horns starting with the elevator horn locate the pre cut slot and with a sharp hobby...

Page 19: ...direction should be as shown in photo Secure the horns with the retaining screw since the servos are not yet glued in you can move them slightly in the direction needed to reach the screw with a scre...

Page 20: ...l bead of Welder s to the mating area on the wing Next steps are optional but will help to reinforce weak areas and increase durability Four places around the nose motor mount and ten places at the en...

Page 21: ...lder s approx as shown Starting with the 1 5 pieces and the motor mount center the piece of tape as shown and with a little pressure fold it back onto the sides of the fuselage and press rm to bond Wh...

Page 22: ...Attach the motor as shown note the motor wires should be routed to the same side of the fuselage as the servo wires Slide the raw end of the control rod thru the adjustable link as shown On one of th...

Page 23: ...le in the control horn and apply pressure with your nger tips it should snap right in Site down the length of the control rod and align all the guides into a nice straight line then apply a drop of CA...

Page 24: ...ot glue can be used instead of Welder s Hot Glue makes for a little easier replacement if needed since the glue joint can be released with alcohol Repeat the process with the Elevator and Aileron Cont...

Page 25: ...fter doing a couple ight Check all your control directions and control throws Make sure nothing is binding and that the servos are not being over loaded Balance a prop and attach with the included O R...

Page 26: ...nd inverted with little to no elevator input Also power off down line should be straight down without any pull or tuck Extreme 3D Ailerons approx 45 deg Rudder approx 45 deg Elevator approx 45 deg Exp...

Page 27: ...ufactures instructions If there is insuf cient range or signi cant reduction with the motor running resolve and re test before ying The rst ights should be done with the CG at the recommended position...

Page 28: ...setup this is the battery of choice Carbon Fiber Kit Wanting the ultimate in strength for your foamie this is it TMW TWS POWER COMBO A great package for the budget minded builder Check the website for...

Page 29: ...Rev 2015 04 22 v03a page 29 notes and s u Sheet...

Page 30: ...rvos if the stock horns do not provide enough travel for the control surface Differential Horn is the same as shown in Option 1 There servo horn you have to mount it to may be different than what is s...

Page 31: ...building a foamie airplane Use low temp hot glue for gluing electronics this will allow for easy removal later if necessary The low temp hot glue can be released by painting the glue bead with an alco...

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